Technical Proposal Writer
At a glance
Mid-level Revenue & Sales Operations role at Astor & Sanders. McLean · full-time · $60,000–$80,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Write compliant technical narratives for government RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and related white papers
- Interview technical staff and subject matter experts to turn delivery details into proposal content
- Build in win themes, customer benefits, differentiators, proof points, and mission impact
- Make proposals easier to scan through concise headings, tables, bullets, visuals, and callouts
- Edit several assignments at once for clarity, compliance, persuasion, and deadline delivery
What you bring
- At least one year in proposal writing, technical writing, editing, communications, or related professional writing
- A bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, or a technology discipline
- You can interpret government solicitations, identify response requirements, and support compliant submissions
- You bring strong writing, editing, research, collaboration, and critical-thinking skills
- You have worked with MS Word, SharePoint, Teams, or proposal collaboration software
Who this fits
You’ll suit this role if you enjoy extracting technical information from experts and shaping it for a Federal Government audience. Curiosity, initiative, analytical thinking, and an interest in growing within the company are emphasized. The position is full-time and hybrid in McLean, Virginia, with compensation stated at $60,000 to $80,000 annually.
From the employer
Technical Proposal Writer
Astor & Sanders Corporation (Astor) is an award-winning IT solutions provider headquartered in McLean, VA seeking a Technical Proposal Writer. This is a full-time and hybrid position.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Develop compliant, compelling content for government solicitations, including RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs, with a focus on technical solution and approach narratives
- Work directly with technical project staff and subject matter experts to gather, clarify, and translate technical input into proposal-ready content
- Lead or support SME interviews and working sessions to draw out technical details, delivery examples, customer benefits, and mission impact
- Organize and prepare information and data to write a variety of technical publications, including white papers, for a Federal Government audience requiring in-depth knowledge and understanding of information technology (IT) and management consulting services.
- Incorporate win themes, customer benefits, strengths, differentiators, proof points, and relevant examples into technical proposal content
- Clearly communicate the proposed solution, delivery approach, and value to the customer’s mission and operations
- Improve proposal readability by using clear and concise headings, bullets, tables, callout boxes, graphics/visuals, and other scannable formats
- Review and edit proposal content for clarity, compliance, persuasiveness, and alignment with win themes
- Manage multiple proposal writing and editing assignments simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
- Additional duties as assigned
Requirements
- 1+ years’ experience in proposal writing, technical writing, editing, communications, or related professional writing
- Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communications, or a technology field
- Curious, proactive, and eager to learn, with a strong interest in contributing to a winning culture and growing within the company
- Analytical mindset to interpret government solicitations, identify key response requirements, and support compliant proposal development
- Strong writing, editing, research, collaboration, and critical thinking skills
- Familiar with MS Word, SharePoint, Teams, or proposal collaboration tools
The anticipated salary range for this position is $60,000-$80,000 annually. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, candidate skills and education, geographical location, certifications, and business needs, as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position and could fall outside of this range. This salary range represents Astor's good-faith estimate of compensation for the position at the time of posting.
Benefits
Astor & Sanders Corporation (www.astor-sanders.com) offers a unique, stimulating and challenging environment that fosters individual growth and rewards performance. Astor & Sanders Corporation ( #Astor ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Some of our competitive benefits include
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and all Federal Holidays off
- Comprehensive Health and Dental Insurance Coverage
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Pre-Tax Benefit Programs
- Wellness and Work-Life Support
- Professional Development
- Performance and Referral Bonuses
- Life and Disability Insurance
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